Batik Chic Show Takes Sydney By Storm

After Amsterdam, Algiers, Budapest, Basel, Caracas, London, Milan, Paris, Tokyo and New York, Batik Chic fashionably arrives in Sydney.

Under the auspice of Indonesian Consulate General to New South Wales, Dharma Wanita Persatuan (Organization of Indonesian Civil Servants’ Spouses) Sydney Chapter has hosted the first ever Batik Chic/BC show in the Southern Hemisphere.

In his opening remarks, Dr Yayan GH Mulyana, Indonesian Consul General in Sydney, underlines that the show is in line with the promotion of Indonesian culture, through fashion diplomacy.

Ms Novita Yunus, the Creator and Designer of Batik Chic, reveals that the show presents “Batik Chic Goes to Down Under” collection. This special collection has been conceived to meet the demands of Australian market which accentuate elegance, comfortability, neutral as well as monochromatic tone. The collection consists of two sequences, including Pretty Parang and So Sogan from Java, Batik Jambi from Sumatera and Tenun Sumba from East Nusa Tenggara.

Attended by approximately 100 influential figures of Indonesian-Australian women community, indeed Batik Chic has taken Sydney by storm. It is so thrilling to see that Batik Chic received warm reception not only by Indonesian women but also by their Australian counterparts. Almost each piece was sold out within minutes after show.

Ms Carla Van Lunn, a senior lecturer in Queensland University of Technology’s School of Fashion, and Ms Lydia Pearson, designer of Easton Pearson, were impressed with the BC show. Both highlighted their admiration of the thoroughly elegant and attractive collection. They also expressed their sincere hope for the collection to access Australian market smoothly, as BC items are meticulously crafted and handsomely rich in patterns and colors.

JET, a good friend and long time supporter of Batik Chic, is utterly proud to serve as a Moderator during the interactive session of discussion between Novita Yunus and the attendees. During this session, Ms Yunus also shown the attendees some simple steps to glamorously wear Batik sarong and sash. 

Established in 2009, Batik Chic has grown from a small enterprise into a luxury brand in Indonesia. Novita Yunus has presented Batik Chic in the world’s capitals of fashion. Last year, Indonesian Minister for Women Empowerment chose her as awardee of Anugerah Perempuan Indonesia (Indonesian Women Award). Recently, she has been selected as recipient of Australia Awards Course on Textile and Fashion in Queensland University of Technology, School of Fashion.  

Novita Yunus’s stunning outfits and accessories have graced the most influential Indonesian leading figures, including Mrs Iriana Joko Widodo (Indonesian First Lady), Mrs Mufidah Jusuf Kalla (spouse of Indonesian Vice President), Mrs Ani Yudhoyono (former First Lady), H.E. Mrs Retno Marsudi (Indonesian Foreign Minister), H.E. Mrs Yohana Yembise (Indonesian Minister for Women Empowerment and Child Protection), Ambassadors and spouses, Diplomats, Celebrities, Entrepreneurs, Artists, etc. Die-hard fans of Batik Chic is aptly titled #BCArmy.

Don’t miss JET’s full coverage of Batik Chic show in Instagram (@JETJAKARTA) and Facebook page (JET’s Fashion Diplomacy).

Follow Novita Yunus (@YUNUS.NOVITA) and Batik Chic (@BATIK_CHIC) to see the newest arrivals of BC in Instagram. Visit Batik Chic Gallery in Jakarta, BC Red Gallery in Surabaya and BC exclusive store in Galeries Lafayette Jakarta.

Catatan Kecil untuk Sahabats Desainers dan Rekans Fashionista:

Keunggulan karya Novita Yunus untuk Batik Chic adalah kemampuannya untuk menyesuaikan wastra Nusantara yang beraneka ragam dengan trend mode dunia. Bahan dasar Batik Chic bisa saja berasal dari kain tradisional Nusantara, namun produk akhirnya mencerminkan desain yang modern dan wearable. Mulai dari kebaya bordir motif Ayutopas NTT berbentuk bolero pendek sampai ke sarung parang dengan teknik ikat, dari tas Tenun Sengkang dan Wastra Nusantara ke Macbook atau Tablet atau Ipad pouch terbuat dari Endek Bali, dari kemeja dengan motif Geometri Caping Kalimantan di punggung sampai celana jogger Jumputan. Inovasi dan kerja keras Novita Yunus kini telah membuahkan hasil. Tidak heran dengan rentang waktu kurang dari 10 tahun sejak Novita Yunus membuka butik pertamanya, Batik Chic telah tumbuh dan berkembang menjadi one stop shopping venue yang menyediakan opsi lengkap busana pria dan wanita. Stay Chic with Batik Chic for always!

Opening remarks by Indonesian Consul General, Dr Yayan GH Mulyana.

Mrs Irene Mulyana (spouse of Indonesian Consul General to NSW/host of the event) with Ms Novita Yunus (Batik Chic designer).

Dressed in Batik Chic from head to toe, Mrs Mulyana wears hand-embroidered kebaya which pattern is called Ayutopas from East Nusa Tenggara province in Indonesia. Her sarong is made from Tenun (hand-woven) in Tarum, West Java province.

Cast and crew photo shoot before the show

JET with Mrs Novita Yunus, Mrs Mira Arismunandar and Mrs Ellen Tjondro with all the models.

Mrs Novita Yunus, Batik Chic designer, with the models in her creations.

Marvel at the pretty blend of colorful tops with monochromatic Parang patterned sarong and jogger pants.

Tea before the show

Batik Chic Goes to Down Under collection consists of Parang (Dagger) in black and white, including kaftan, which not only looks good for Ramadhan season is approaching.

Indonesian women in action, dressed in Batik Chic monochromatic parang patterned kaftan and sarong.

For a night out in the town, choose a hand-stamped Batik top.

Step aside Chanel’s tweed jacket. Batik Chic’s monochromatic hand-woven Tenun Tarum top is here to rock the ladies!

Parang, once a forbidden pattern for commoners as it was reserved only for Javanese Sultan and his inner circle, now applied beautifully by Novita Yunus for her latest Batik Chic collection.

Seen here as a breezy top with sarong.

Strike a Batik Chic look by wearing white kaftan from Tenun Tarum combined boldly with Parang patterned jogger pants. Complete it with Sido Mukti patterned Batik clutch.

When yellow Tenun meets monochrome Batik! Stand out wearing this look completed with a matching yellow pouch.

BC Man is a dapper man!

JET, in Batik Chic’s tie dyed Jumputan jogger pants, with Novita Yunus and the models displaying her creations.

BC is ageless beauty!

Because Batik Chic apparels look stunning across generations. Both young and senior lady would look amazing in Batik Chic.

Batik Chic for a glamorous high tea!

Pretty parang full collection as presented by the models with the Batik Chic designer.

Red Tenun with B&W Batik always make a chic combo, completed with a ravishing red clutch.

Second sequence of Batik Chic consists of Batik Jambi, Tenun Sumba and Sogan Solo.

Witness how elegant the ladies wrapped in Batik sarong.

Second sequence of the show consists of Batik Jambi, Tenun Sumba and Sogan.

This coat is crafted from hand-stamped Batik Jambi in Sumatera with pattern of Pecah Duren (Open the Durian).

Batik Jambi long vest coat with vintage patterns of Angsa Duo (Two Swans).

So Sogan collection with ravishing red embroidery, worn with a red culotte pants.

Refreshing red sarong with vintage Batik bolero.

Red kebaya worn with Tenun Tarum hand-woven sarong

Tenun Sumba collection presents yellow hand-embroidered kebaya with Ayutopas pattern.

Orange and Red nicely blends in.

Mysterious black kaftan worn with jogger pants to add new twist.

Juan Puertas, Sydney-based Colombian top model (IG: juan.puertas), modeled Batik shirt from Pacitan.

Batik Pacitan is special in coloring as it applies centuries old tradition of indigo blue color technique.

Juan modeled another shirt from Pacitan, the city where President Yudhoyono (Indonesian Sixth President) originated from.

The finale parade

Bursts of color represent the beauty of Indonesia

Javanese Batik and Sumbanese Tenun add the charm of Batik Chic

Fully applauded by the audience, Novita Yunus receiving a bouquet of flower from Mrs Irene Mulyana after the finale.

JET proudly serves as a Moderator during the discussion on Mix and Match with Batik Chic.

Novita Yunus shows the way to elegantly put on your Batik cloth.

Get the JET look! Wear Batik Chic’s tie dye Jumputan jogger trousers matched with a white shirt and a black vest.

Fab front rows at the Batik Chic show in Sydney.

Happy and ecstatic faces after shopping Batik Chic latest collection.

Lovely ladies in what else than Batik Chic.

Sold out Batik Chic collection within minutes after the show as enthusiastic customers rushed to purchase the collection.

JET, Ms Miriam Tulevski from Asia Pacific Market Development and Ms Carla Van Lunn from Queensland University of Technology (wearing violet-colored Batik blouse).

Because Batik Chic is crafted in Indonesia and designed for global citizens. Miriam discussing her recent purchase of Batik Chic with Novita Yunus, the designer.

The Batik Chic Army (#BCArmy).

Die-hard fans of Batik Chic.

After the highly-anticipated show, Indonesian Consul General, Mrs Irene Mulyana, Novita Yunus and JET with organizing committee of the show.

Ms Lydia Pearson (Easton Pearson designer), Ms Carla Van Lunn (Lecturer Queensland University of Technology), Indonesian Consul General and Mrs Irene Mulyana, Ms Novita Yunus and JET.

Lydia Pearson and Carla Van Lunn were impressed with the quality of Batik Chic’s apparels.

Fab MC and Model in Batik Chic!

Mrs Ata Akbar Makarti, in yellow top Tenun Tarum and  Mrs Fenny Horniakova in Parang top.

G’day Mr Kangaroo! Don’t you adore Batik Chic bag?

When an Indonesian Batik icon meet Australian landmarks!

See you again, Novita Yunus!

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